WinchesterWI
A town of 542. Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns.
What makes Winchester stand out
The thing Winchester does most differently from other towns.
542 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Winchester’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Winchester. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Winchester
Most working residents leave Winchester for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Minocqua (8%), Manitowish Waters (8%) and Boulder Junction (7%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Winchester beats the Wisconsin average on 16 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Winchester | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 5.3% | 9.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 3.2% | 5.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 15.3% | 8.6% |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Winchester has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 75 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
0.2% of Winchester is conserved land
22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Northern Highland American Legion State Forest | 2.6 mi | 7,730 |
| 2. Town Park | — | 5 |
97% of working residents leave Winchester for work
Where Winchester’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Winchester
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Winchester is a town in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 528 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Winchester—locally known as the "Winchester Townsite"—is located in the town.
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- Population
- 528
- Area
- 54 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,654 ft